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AppBrain's verdict
EstablishedPopularWell rated- Total installs
- 72 million
- Best rank
- #37
- Top Free, Czech Republic
- Rating on Google Play
- 4.15
- 461,449 ratings
- Last updated
- September 30, 2026
Sky Map is popular, with 72 million installs. Users rate it well: 4.1 stars from 461,449 ratings. Its best ranking is #37 in Top Free, Books & Reference in Czech Republic.
Pros & Cons
- Low-permission, privacy-friendly design with optional location and camera use
- Real-time identification of stars, planets, and constellations on-device
- Open-source status with GitHub hosting and active community
- Useful home-screen widgets for quick sky status
- Zero downloads in the last 30 days indicating paused recent momentum
- The app description does not emphasize live sky events or education features that some competitors highlight
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 0
- Play install range
- 50+ million
- Launched
- before 2010
Installs over time
Sky Map has been installed 72 million times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 0 times.
Rankings
Google Play top charts- Highest rank
- #37
- Chart
- Top Free
- Books & Reference
- Country
- Czech Republic
Google Play Rankings for Sky Map
Top rankings
| Rank | Country | Category | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Japan | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 37 | Czech Republic | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 111 | United States | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 101 | France | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 55 | Turkey | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 127 | Germany | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 65 | Poland | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 131 | Canada | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 69 | Spain | Books & Reference | Top Free |
| 76 | Italy | Books & Reference | Top Free |
Ranking history in Japan
Competitors
Similar apps and more from Sky Map DevsAlternatives to Sky Map
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2.1.2:Artemis
- Launched
- before 2010
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayGoogle Play Rating history and histogram
Comments on Sky Map for Android
Technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 15
- App size
- 17.2 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Sky Map
About the app and developer
About Sky Map
Sky Map is a books & reference app developed by Sky Map Devs.
Install Statistics
Sky Map has been installed 72 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 0 times. It is ranked in the top 100 books & reference apps.
User Ratings
Sky Map is rated 4.15 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 460 thousand ratings.
App Information
Sky Map is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 17.24 MB. The latest version available is 2.1.2:Artemis. The last update was on September 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since before 2010.
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Frequently asked questions about Sky Map
Is Sky Map free?
Yes. Sky Map is free on Google Play.
Is Sky Map still available?
Yes. Sky Map is on Google Play, and the last update we saw was on September 30, 2026.
Does Sky Map contain ads?
No. Google Play does not list Sky Map as containing ads.
How large is Sky Map?
Sky Map is 17.24 MB.
Is Sky Map suitable for children?
Google Play rates the content of Sky Map as suitable for everyone.
How many times has Sky Map been installed?
Google Play lists 50,000,000+ installs for Sky Map.
How do people rate Sky Map?
Sky Map scores 4.15 out of 5 stars, from 461,449 ratings on Google Play.
Who made Sky Map?
Sky Map was developed by Sky Map Devs. It is listed in the books & reference category on Google Play.
What are the best alternatives to Sky Map?
People looking at Sky Map also look at these books & reference apps: Sky Observatory: Star View, Sky Map Live – Star Tracker, StarView: Sky Map Night View, Sky Star Tracker- Sky View Map, Sky Map Live & Star Tracker.
Store listing
By Sky Map Devs, from Google Play“Sky Map turns your phone into a window on the night sky.”
Description by Sky Map Devs Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Originally developed as Google Sky Map, it is now open source.
Find us online:
⭐ Official Website: stardroid.app
⭐ Open Source: Contribute on GitHub
⭐ Join the Community:
• Facebook @stardroidapp
• X @skymapdevs
App permissions:
Sky Map has no required permissions. Each permission below is optional — you may refuse any of them and still use the app. Nothing is requested at startup; each is asked for only when you first use the feature that needs it, and each can be withdrawn separately in your device settings.
⭐ Location (optional) — used to draw the sky for where you are. Refuse it and you can enter a place name or coordinates by hand instead. Your location never leaves your device.
⭐ Camera (optional) — used only by through-camera mode, which overlays the sky on the live camera view. Refuse it and every other mode works as normal. The image is never recorded or transmitted.
⭐ Notifications (optional) — used only to tell you about meteor-shower peaks and tonight's sky, if you ask for them. They stay off until you turn them on.
Recent changes:
New in 2.1 Home-screen widgets: Moon phase, Tonight's sky and Sky countdown. Searchable Help and an alt/az grid.
New in 2.0 Rebuilt from scratch: accurate Sun and Moon, planet phases, eclipses, a fresh look and 28 languages.